RarityCommon
Height57 cm
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"Their unique feeding behaviour creates a rolling motion within flocksa fascinating sight for bird watchers."
Field Guide
Wandering Whistling-Duck
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The Wandering Whistling Duck is a medium-sized waterfowl resembling a cross between a goose and a duck. With its rich chestnut plumage, darker head and neck, and pale flank markings, this sociable bird is commonly seen in the wetlands of northern Australia.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Wandering Whistling-Duck has been recorded.
- Hunter Wetlands CentreKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 70 species · 208 sightings · seen 8 days ago
- Bulgwoyn ParkKey spotQueensland
- Everlasting Swamp National ParkKey spotNew South Wales
- Katherine Country ClubKey spotNorthern Territory
- Logan River ParklandsKey spotQueensland · 1 species · seen 31 days ago
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